unwindable

/ˌʌnˈwaɪndəbəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

Unable to be unwound or relaxed, often due to stress or tension.

“After a long week, she found the problem to be unwindable, leading to her burnout.”

2. adjective (rare)

Impossible to unwind or release, especially in a mechanical or technical sense.

“The engineers struggled to find a solution to the unwindable knot in the rope.”

Synonyms

  • inextricable
  • intractable

Antonyms

  • manageable
  • relaxable